Boyd receives FCC radio permit

From The Black Hills Anemone, May 2, 1974:

Richard Boyd, communications, received the construction permit from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to begin work on the F. M. stereo radio station on campus.

Boyd said construction on the studio and transmitter antenna is now under way and hopes to begin testing equipment late this month or early June. He added that they have already sent in for call letters and should receive them around June 1.

After the equipment is hooked up and tested, it has to pass FCC inspection and then, Boyd noted, they will apply for a station license and can begin program tests.

Boyd said, “We hope to be on the air sometime this summer at reduced hours and go full programming in the fall.”

“Any student interested in working in the station in several respects should contact me,” added Boyd.

Two radio classes will be offered next fall which will work in conjunction with the station. The courses include Radio and TV Speaking and Broadcast Operations.

The station will be located at 89.1 on the F. M. dial.